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Office
1060 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454Phone+1 614-602-7956
Summary
- As the Chief Medical Officer at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I provide clinical executive management to over 1,700 physicians and advanced practitioners within an organization of more than 29,000 workers. I promote high-quality, cost-effective, safe medical care through education and collaboration among medical and nursing staff.
A visionary leader with a proven track record of success in leading and influencing physicians to improve outcomes. A change agent
who can transform staff and create alignment to meet goals. Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to inspire medical staff and other community members. A direct and transparent communication style with the capacity to listen well and respect, encourage, and integrate the views of
others while building consensus and trust across a diverse organization. An astute executive with an advanced understanding of business, finance, and healthcare economics and proven experience using various data tools, surveys, metrics, and standards to measure performance and success. An open and participative management style with proven capability to develop a high-performance team culture.
As the CMO, I directly oversee the quality of care and patient safety, coordination of clinical care, development of clinical information systems, and physician engagement.
Education & Training
- George Washington UniversityMBA, Healthcare, MBA, 2008 - 2010
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial HospitalFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), 1998 - 1999
- Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball MemorialResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
- Gandhi Medical CollegeClass of 1991, MBBS
Certifications & Licensure
- VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- SD State Medical License 2018 - 2023
- OH State Medical License 2008 - 2021
- IN State Medical License 1997 - 2009
- CA State Medical License 2004 - 2008
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American College of Emergency Physicians OhioDirector Emergency Services
- Ball Memorial HospitalGeriatric Fellowship
- CFSHigh Reliability Organization Principles
- ECFMGECFMG
- LSSSix Sigma Green Belt
- National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Medical Hero Monument Health Rapid City, SD, 2021
- Studer Most Recognized Physician Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 2016
- Star of Excellence Award 2011 Berger Health System, 2011
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Publications & Presentations
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia in a user of Quinine for Restless Leg SyndromeKurra S, 1/1/1997
- Patient Interpersonal Interaction and Malpractice Lawsuits the hidden connectionKurra S, Ball Memorial Hospital, 1/1/1997
Lectures
- Mpox Vaccines (VDH)Chesapeake, VA - 2/14/2024
- COVID-19 PandemicMonument Health Rapid City Hospital - 1/14/2022
- COVID VaccinesMonument Health Rapid City, SD
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Authored Content
- Becker's PodcastSeptember 2023
Press Mentions
- Becker's InterviewSeptember 29th, 2023
- COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits 27% in Monument Health SystemJune 17th, 2022
- Monument Health Has Zero COVID-19 PatientsMay 6th, 2022
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Committees
- Member, Medical Society of Virginia 2022 - Present
- Member, South Dakota State Medical Association 2018 - 2022
- Councilor, NEJM Catalyst 2017 - 2020
- Councilor, Ohio State Medical Association 2017 - 2018
- Councilor, Ohio Hospital Association 2017 - 2018
- Chairman, North West Ohio Quality Collaborative 2014 - 2018
Professional Memberships
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- Medical Society of VirginiaMember
Other Languages
- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Spanish
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shankarkurra/
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